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Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom!

Celebrating 30 years of Jewish Community in Greater Brandon! We are a URJ affiliated synagogue and encourage you to come and visit with us to see what a warm and inclusive Jewish Community is. We welcome all!

Welcome the stranger – stranger no more!

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B’nei Mitzvah

As a small congregation, we are able to make each young adult’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah a personalized, life cycle event of meaning, emphasizing the Jewish values of Torah (instruction), Avodah (worship) and Gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness). We believe that B’nai Mitzvah is an important life cycle event, not just for the young adult and their family but for the entire congregation. We welcome all families to take this important journey with their children.

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Simchat Torah – Dancing with the Torah!

We love to celebrate all the joy and beauty of our traditions together as a community.

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Chanukah Celebration

This year we celebrate Chanukah with a community Chanukiot lighting. The joy in children young and old at the beautiful, glowing menorahs is a special part of Chanukah for our community!

 

  1. 21 Feb

    Childern's Intro to Judiasm

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Next dates: 28 Feb | 07 Mar | 14 Mar |
  2. 21 Feb

    Erev Shabbat Service

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Next dates: 28 Feb | 07 Mar | 14 Mar |
  3. 22 Feb

    Dinner with the Tribe

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom!

Shalom! Congregation Beth Shalom is a vibrant, warm, and growing Reform synagogue. As the only Reform synagogue in the Greater Brandon area, we provide a home for Jews and interfaith families of all ages and backgrounds. We have a friendly diverse population. As a small congregation, we value the contribution and participation of each individual member.

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Life Long Learning

At Beth Shalom we believe learning and participating in study are key to a full Jewish life.  We have a dynamic Life Long Learning Committee that organizes a variety of study and learning opportunities for all interests!

The Kibbitzer

The Kibbitzer is our monthly newsletter packed with information about Beth Shalom and all the activities we have for that particular month.

Click here to read the most recent issue.

Shabbat Services

  Shabbat is the highlight of the Jewish week, an opportunity to connect with family, friends and community. Tranquility and reflection are combined with learning, joy, spirited singing and prayer for a day that restores and renews.  Currently Erev Shabbat services are every Friday night at 7:00pm . You Can View the service via Zoom. The address is

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83776565288?pwd=V3RIZzRXWkdaTjhselBpNWJFTjlBUT09

Meeting ID 837 7656 5288

Passcode 101324

 

 

 

Sunday March 9 at 1:00pm we will be having a hamantaschen baking class in the CBS Kitchen.If you ever wanted to learn how to make these special cookies, now is your chance

Everyone is welcome to participate: any age, any gender. All ingredients will be supplied by CBS. A $5.00 donation is suggested. The cookies will be served at our Purim Shabbat service. Text Ianna Rosenthal at  732-690-5708 or email iannarosenthal@gmail.com to join in the fun.

Friday March 14 there will be an Erev Shabbat service at 7:00pm followed by the Purim spiel written, produced, directed, and cast by Abby Rosenthal. Abby is studying for her Bat Mitzvah next year. She volunteered to create her own version of the Purim Speil. Don’t miss this special event. It is guaranteed to be fun. Come in costume, if you wish. We will supply the groggers. Homemade hamantaschen served during the oneg.

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

What Message Does the Mezuzah Have Right Now?

What Message Does the Mezuzah Have Right Now? jemerman February 20, 2025 Jewish Rituals and Symbols Image The Heller Museum invited leading contemporary artists to conceive innovative designs for a mezuzah. Seventeen artists imaginatively reenvisioned this traditional Jewish ceremonial object.

Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment

Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment jemerman February 19, 2025 Refugees Image Welcoming the stranger, or immigrant, is a core part of Jewish tradition, mentioned 36 times in the Torah. We affirm our commitment to create the same opportunities for today's immigrants that were so valuable to our own community not so many years ago.

Meet Four Black Jewish Leaders

Meet Four Black Jewish Leaders jemerman February 7, 2025 Jews of Color Image Black Jews continue to help shape our society, emerging as social justice leaders, writers, chefs, actors, and more. I hope you'll enjoy learning about these Black Jewish influencers whose intersectional identities have influenced their work.

Experiencing a Divorce? You are not Alone

Experiencing a Divorce? You are not Alone jemerman January 17, 2025 Divorce Image Starting from the Torah we see that divorce is acceptable in Judaism, that not all marriages are meant to last, and that one or both individuals in the couple have their reasons.